Setting the Stage for Social Innovation
Paul Tesluk, PhD, Dean, UB School of Management
Nancy Smyth, PhD, Dean, UB School of Social Work

10 a.m.

The Bak USA Story
J.P. and Ulla Bak, Co-Founders, Bak USA
Following the catastrophic earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010, the Bak family established a tablet computer manufacturing facility in Port-au-Prince to help rebuild a sustainable infrastructure by teaching valuable skills to the community, creating jobs and producing affordable devices for otherwise underprivileged schools and businesses. Then they recreated that business model right here in Buffalo.

An Afternoon with Seth Godin
A rare interactive opportunity with the best-selling author

Godin has authored 18 best-selling books that have been translated into more than 35 languages. He writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership and changing everything. You might be familiar with his books Tribes, Linchpin, The Dip and Purple Cow. His newest book, What to Do When It’s Your Turn is already a best-seller.

2:15 p.m.

Learning Tracks Part Two - Innovation Sprints
Develop creative solutions to key challenges facing the organization you learned about in the morning session — then present those solutions to executives.

3:15 p.m.

Break

3:30 p.m.

Learning Tracks Part Three -Pay It ForwardPrasad Balkundi, PhD, Chair and Associate Professor of Organization and Human Resources, UB School of Management

The reciprocity ring is an exercise that enables the principle of ‘pay it forward.’ Witness in real time the power and potential of social networking, find solutions to issues while contributing to others, and build trust as you learn about and help one another.

5 p.m.

Wrap Up

5 p.m.

Hors d'Oeuvres, Cocktail Event (cash bar) and Recreational Activities

Post-Conference Event

6 p.m.

Next Generation United Pitch 10

Listen to pitches from ten grassroots organizations and millennial-led nonprofits that are transforming communities across Western New York — and have your say in who wins $10,000 in grants from Next Generation United. The organization that receives the most votes will earn a grant of $5,000, while second and third place will each receive $2,500 to implement their idea or expand their program. Attend and listen for free, or for $20 you can cast a vote for your favorite idea and enjoy a drink and hors d'oeuvres.